Description
Ina Garten’s ultimate peach ice cream delivers luscious summer flavors with creamy richness. Smooth peach puree and rich cream combine for a dessert that delights palates and cools summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe peaches (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1.5 cups (300 g) sugar
- 10 extra-large egg yolks
- 3 cups (720 ml) half-and-half
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) Sauternes
- 2 tbsps Grand Marnier liqueur
- 2 tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsps kosher salt
Instructions
- Peach Preparation: Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, immediately transfer to ice bath, then peel and remove pits. Purée in food processor with sugar, Sauternes, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, and vanilla until silky smooth.
- Custard Creation: In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, half-and-half, heavy cream, remaining sugar, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and reaches 180°F, approximately 5-10 minutes.
- Mixture Refinement: Strain hot custard through fine-mesh sieve into clean bowl, then fold in peach purée until fully integrated. Refrigerate mixture in airtight container for minimum 4 hours or overnight.
- Freezing Process: Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker, following manufacturer’s freezing instructions. Transfer to freezer-safe container for firmer texture or serve immediately for soft-serve consistency. Allow to soften slightly at room temperature before scooping for optimal serving.
Notes
- Blanch Peaches Perfectly: Immerse peaches in boiling water for exactly 30 seconds to easily remove skin without cooking the fruit.
- Wine Enhances Flavor: Sauternes and Grand Marnier add sophisticated depth and complexity to the peach purée.
- Custard Temperature Matters: Use a precise thermometer to reach 180°F, ensuring a smooth, safe, and creamy ice cream base.
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate mixture overnight to develop rich, intense peach flavors and create a smoother ice cream texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg